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Former French fire truck, imported to the US and refinished in red with a black vinyl interior. The 5.7-liter OM352A turbodiesel was recently serviced with an oil and filter change, gear oil replacement, alternator rebuild, voltage regulator replacement, and front brake service. Its equipment includes a hydraulic winch, portal axles, locking differentials, a hydraulic-powered tilting bed, and a 16-forward-speed manual transmission.
Strengths
- French fire-truck provenance
- OM352A turbodiesel with 16-speed manual
- Hydraulic winch and portal-axle drivetrain
- Recent documented service
Watch For
- Truck bed is missing from the bed frame
- Not all gauges and electronics are operational
- Body was repainted to address paint fading